Montenegro year 2016 Europa stamps – Joint Think Green

Montenegro year 2016 Europa stamps – Joint Think Green MNH

The 2016 Europa CEPT theme was “Ecology in Europe – Think Green!” and featured a common design adopted by many participating European postal administrations, including Montenegro.

Montenegro’s postal service (Pošta Crne Gore) issued a set that included the common design and typically a second stamp with a national motif related to the theme.

1. Common Design Stamp

• Design: The winning design by Cypriot designer Doxia Sergidou, which was used as the official joint stamp by most countries.
• Motive: An abstract, stylized image symbolizing environmental responsibility and ecology, often depicted as a green hand planting or nurturing the environment, with a prominent green thumb and an overall focus on circular, green energy, or sustainable living.

2. National Design Stamp (Montenegro Specific)

While the core focus was the joint design, some countries, including Montenegro, often issue a second stamp with a national flavour. The theme generally involved a visual representation of the “Think Green” concept as it applies to their local environment.

The Montenegrin issue for this theme typically included the official joint design and may have featured a local motif related to its own ecology and preservation, reflecting its status as an “Ecological State.” The national stamp often focuses on:

• Renewable Energy or Sustainable Practices in a Montenegrin setting.

The official joint design, the stylized green hand/green thumb, is the most recognizable and significant stamp from the 2016 “Think Green” issue.